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Apa Sherpa: Climbing Mt. Everest and a Mountaineer's Insight on the Value of Education

Apa Sherpa: Climbing Mt. Everest and a Mountaineer's Insight on the Value of Education

Update: 2023-01-09
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Apa Sherpa, a Nepalese-born mountaineer, held the record until 2011 for the most summits to Mount Everest, a total of 21 times. He is also the founder of the Apa Sherpa Foundation that focuses on bringing educational opportunities and increasing the quality of life to the new generation of Nepal. In this episode, we get insight into Apa's life and upbringing and his adventures with Mt. Everest, how the Apa Sherpa Foundation came to be, and how he settled in Utah.  If you are able to, please consider making a donation to Apa's foundation at https://www.apasherpafoundation.org/. 

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Apa Sherpa: Climbing Mt. Everest and a Mountaineer's Insight on the Value of Education

Apa Sherpa: Climbing Mt. Everest and a Mountaineer's Insight on the Value of Education

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